Undiscovered Northen Albania

UNDISCOVERED NORTHEN ALBANIA

UNDISCOVERED
NORTHEN ALBANIA

DAY 1

Group arrival in the airport and we drive to Shkoder. Shkoder it is one of the biggest Albanian towns and in antiquity has been the capital of Illiria. We arrive on the evening in Shkoder and after arrival we will have time for diner and prepare for the next beautiful day. Accommodation in hotel Shkoder.

Driving 1.2 hrs

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DAY 2

Today we w ill drive towards the Albanian Alps to be in one of the most pristine valleys of Albania in Shala valley. Drive will be along other valleys until we stop at the Thore pass 1680m to admire the beautiful views of the Shala. From there we will start the walk towards Nderlysa through some beautiful little meadows, oak and pine forest to reach the Blue Eye a natural spring area created from cold and clear water of the rivers. The possibilities of swimming or cold drinks will never miss before we proceed to Nderlysa for overnight.

Walking 7 hrs

Driving: 2hrs

Overnight in Nderlysa

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Skiing in Brezovica

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DAY 3

Another beautiful day will lead us towards the Denelli meadows whose layed1850 m above sea level. Our walk will go along the Shala River and we will visit the canyon and the waterfall of Grunas to countinue toward the meadows. Along our walk the stunning views of the mountains and the shade of oak forest will be with us almost all way. If we are lucky we can meet some shepherds and have some milk cheese and yogurt at their place.

Walking: 8-9 hrs walks.

Elevation 950m

Overnight in Theth Valley

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DAY 4

We will walk today to another beautiful valley of through the Valbona Pass 1966m. This pass connected the valleys from centuries and also families between valleys are related in between. On out walk we will have accompanied by the horses that will carry our luggage as the only way of transportation. Little coffee bars long the way will give us opportunity to relax and to refresh. Also we admire the beautiful views of Irony Mountains and both valleys.

Walking: 7-8 hrs

Elevation: 1000m

Driving: 35min

Overnight in Valbona Valley

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DAY 5

Today will walk through the White Circle and the Rosi Mountain to admire the beautiful landscape of Jezerca Mountain the highest of the Albanian Alps until we reach a shepherd hood of Rame Kadria and we stop for a tea/soft drink. This hood has been used as a military area during communist period.

Walking 6-7hrs

Overnight in the same place Valbona valley

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DAY 6

With the breakfast ''on the go'' we start our last day early to reach the bought in the Koman Lake who will take 2:30 min ride. The bought trip is considered to be as one of the most amazing scenic lakes formed by the construction of Koman Dam in the early 80’. After the bought we drive towards towards the Capital of Albania, Tirana and on the way we’ll visit the city of Kruja as it been the capital of Albania in meddle ages and a centre of resistance against ottomans. In Kruja we’ll visit a very beautiful old Bazzar , Ethnographic museum and our National Hero museum, Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. After the visit in Kruja we’ll drive to Tirana, relaxing at the hotel and dinner.

Driving: 4:30min

Overnight in Tirana